Tuesday 6 November 1917

It was Tuesday, under the sign of Scorpio. The US president was Woodrow Wilson (Democratic).
Famous people born on this day include Bob Carpenter .
The Little Princess, directed by Marshall Neilan, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1917
But much more happened that day: find out below..

Eleanor H. Porter was a popular American novelist at the turn of the 20th century. Best known as the author of Pollyanna, Porter wrote kids books, adventure stories, and romances that are still read today.